DODD Teachers Chatboard

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HelpOthers Most interviews have a set number of questions that need to be scored, so there shouldn't be any personal questions asked next time. Hopefully you will have another opportunity soon. Try not to worry about things that you cannot change. Whether this past awkward interview had an impact or not, is nothing you have control over, so I would focus on w...See More

Jun 24, 2018

smiles43 Thank you both so much for your advice- very true. All I can do is learn from it and move on! Thank you!

Jun 25, 2018

Which comes first--E-QIP e-mail or fingerprint cards? I ask because I'm away from home and I won't have access to my mail until July 5th. I'm concerned that my fingerprint cards might arrive while I'm away. At least if the E-QIP message comes first, I might be able to direct them on where to send my fingerprint cards so that they'll reach me while ...See More

E-QIP question

by Gina

Jun 21, 2018

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Leo @joseybear, I've been in contact with my HR person from the get go requesting updates on E-quip. Many of us have been told that it is a new system and it is taking a long time. It seems as if those of us going to Japan and those stateside were impacted by this "new system." My HR person hopes that I will be contacted by next week. It is extremely f...See More

Jun 24, 2018

Cdub I got my offer (S.Korea) on June 18th & received the E-QIP on June 22nd. No figerprint cards yet.

Jun 25, 2018

Nursing

by Lia

May 14, 2018

Hello all! I have been following this chat board closely as I recently had an interview for a DODEA nursing position! I was wondering if anyone had any advice/guidelines for nursing hiring, or if they could maybe ask any of the nurses they currently work with. It would be greatly appreciated!

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Cmc I may do that in the future. I am currently the special needs coordinator so I'm going to stick with the permanent job for now. I was looking for a change (current situation: death by paperwork!) but jobs are super competitive here. Lots of nurses looking to work with not many positions to fill

Jun 20, 2018

JNurse Thank you both for responding to my post! I unfortunately was not selected for the position I applied for which was a heartbreaker, but I think I'm finally dusting myself off haha I was also contacted for an interview in Turkey, but would not be allowed to take my dependents with me, so therefore I am unable to interview for his position. Good luck...See More

Jun 24, 2018

Referral List?

by Jenny

Jun 20, 2018

I got an email stating that I was put on a referral list for a school in Europe. What is the process after that?

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HelpOthers Think about the position, then write out your strengths and experiences related to this position. Think of example situations you have experienced working with coworkers or parents who disagreed with you, etc., and how the situation was resolved. There are others on here who have posted example questions, but for preparation, I would suggest updati...See More

Jun 24, 2018

haha Here are some past posts about interviews:

Most of the interviews I have had with DoDDS were the same 7 questions (e.g. Why DoDDS?, Tell me about a successful lesson you did with planning, differentiation, assessment, Tell me about a time you had a challenging situation and how you dealt with it, Tell me etc).Even when I flew to DC for the...See More

Jun 24, 2018

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Waiting game

by StillHopeful

Jun 22, 2018

So how long after you are qualified do you typically get put on refferal lists or get contacted for interviews?

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IbeforeE @Mary - thank you for your detailed response and advise. So if you were in my position, would you just hold out for overseas position, being a Vet, or put in stateside options (with the ultimate goal being overseas schools?) PS are you a Vet as well?

Jun 23, 2018

HelpOthers I am not a Vet, which is why it did not hurt me to go the stateside route first. If you are a Vet, you may want to hold out, so you can use your Vet preference in the hiring process.

Jun 23, 2018

EAS Login

by StillHopeful

Jun 23, 2018

Is anyone else having issues with the EAS site? It won't pull up on my phone or my computer. Want to make sure it isn't just me.

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HelpOthers A page opens with the word "ERROR" in huge letters with a circle in the background.

Jun 23, 2018

I have submitted an application for 2019-2020 school year for a secondary English position. Background: I worked as a para in Okinawa for 2015-2016 school year and loved it so much I enrolled in a transition to teaching program. I left the island after my husband received new orders, completed my student teaching, and my first year of teaching. By ...See More

DODDs Contacts

by growinggoing

Jun 22, 2018

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HelpOthers If you know your principal's old e-mail address, you could try that with the am.dodea.edu, pac.dodea.edu, and eu.dodea.edu endings to see if any of the e-mail addresses go through. I think if the e-mail is not functioning, you will get the message that it does not exist. If there is ever a way on here again to e-mail others, I would offer to check ...See More

Jun 23, 2018

HelpOthers or even hq.dodea.edu if you think the principal might be working at headquarters now.

Jun 23, 2018

Administrator Schedule

by HopefulTeacher

Jun 22, 2018

I'm curious - when is the last day that principals work with DoDEA? Will the interview process slow down over the summer?

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haha I believe it varies. Principals get a certain amount of time off and have some flexibility about how/when they take it. Hiring will go on regardless, if there are positions to be filled.

Jun 22, 2018

HelpOthers I think most take the month of July off when they can. I believe they work 222 days, so it depends how many non-student days they worked through (spring break, etc.) the year as to how many days they have available to take off during the summer.

Jun 23, 2018

Military academy experience help with dodea app?

by Anthony

Jun 22, 2018

Hey everyone,

My name is Anthony and I am a teacher out in California trying to get into dodea. I was wondering if working at a military academy that is not part of DODEA will increase my chances on being hired? I have a masters in education and a BA in history I will be getting my MA in history by the end of the year I also have a cleared...See More

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haha IMHO it would not be a significant boost for your chances. Principals would not likely be aware of your background at a military academy unless you had already been referred and selected for an interview. Also, since we are basically public/civilian schools for military families NOT really military academies principals may or may not consider your ...See More

Jun 22, 2018

HelpOthers I agree with haha's statements. Also, the pay you receive in CA may be higher than what you will receive in DoDEA. You may want to look into this before deciding to apply.

Jun 22, 2018

Moving along...

by slpgeek

Jun 13, 2018

I finally got information about accessing e-qip and fingerprints!

Here's a breakdown of my experience so far:

Application - qualified: November 2017

*No email to re-verify application info (in February I think? - thanks to the folks on this board I went ahead and did it)

Email for referral: April 3

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Imatriculatealot I got an email about being on a referral list, after reading this post, I don't feel so anxious. Thanks for posting the timeline.

Jun 20, 2018

slpgeek I received the fingerprint cards the same day and returned them the next day. We've gotten all the forms filled out and emailed out today. I'm just waiting for confirmation that everything has been received. I *think* that is everything now except for waiting for the final word. Fingers crossed that it is soon! Thanks again for everyone's help!

Jun 21, 2018